Township declares state of emergency over police sick-out
Township officials declare a state of emergency as police sick-out endangers public safety. Police Chief George Shelbourne says officers have called in sick at high rates for three weeks, with many not reporting for Monday shifts. The Township Committee passes a resolution requiring affidavits and medical exams for sick officers, with potential pay forfeiture and other discipline if not compliant.
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George Shelbourne
Policeman's Benevolent Association
Township Committee
Bitter school board meeting erupts in multiple clashes
A contentious Monday night session saw Board President Michael Flannery and board member Catherine Pease at odds with Board attorney Sanford Meskin over a legal opinion. Flannery accused Meskin of faulty opinions, criticized Superintendent Anthony Avella, and blocked a prompt response as heated exchanges continued among board members, the superintendent, and audience members.
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Board of Education
Catherine Pease
Michael R. Flannery
Flannery
Board
Sanford Meskin
Meskin
Superintendent of Schools
Hillside Times candidates answer crime question
The Hillside Times reports nine questions posed to Township Committee candidates from both parties. Republicans Welsh Santagata and Democrats German Aiello provide joint replies. This piece covers Question 1 on crime: plan to boost police presence, civilian support, K-9 program, police reserve expansion, improved lighting, and municipal experience to curb crime.
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THE
Hillside Times
James C. Welsh
Louis A. Santagata
Louis T. German
Dominick Aiello
Hillside residents clash in battle over police and schools
Hillside township faces a state of emergency as officials cite sickouts and ticketing protests by police. a bitter meeting of the Board of Education and Township Committee discusses bond funding for a new girls gym, school renovations, and cooperation with the Board of Education. Democratic and Republican members trade views on crime prevention, funding, and flood mitigation along the Elizabeth River with plans to lobby state and federal authorities for action and to pursue grants and dredging programs.
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New Jersey
Board of Education
Hills
Hillaide 38
Santagata
Elizabeth River
John St
Promi
Aiello
Hillside
Sewea
Lone
Union County Park Commission
Union County
Idge
Walter O. Krumbiegel
Gennaro Messano
Hillside Times
Messano
Robert Parker
School board mulls bond issue and gym project
Parker accuses Meskin of rough negotiations as the Hillside Board considers a bond issue for school system improvements. Mancuso backs a new girls gym at the High School, while residents urge restoring the gym and maintaining the resource center. The board also tackles vandalism, the tractor dispute, and a $500 hydraulic system claim.
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Parker
Meskin
Charles Mancuso
Mancuso
Carolyn Podchaski
Thomas St
Catherine Pease
Frank Corso
Calvin
Arrest Murphy on bad check charges in Hillside
Dennis P. Murphy a 24 year old former Hillside photo store and limousine service owner and Board of Education candidate was arrested Friday on fraudulent check charges totaling 1024.13 to Raymond Villanova Group Travel Plan and Stan s Exxon. Police say bank fraud plans involved 42500 and report numerous prior fraud complaints. He was nabbed at Central Home Trust Bank in Elizabeth after returning from California and opening accounts in Union and Mountainside. Bail set at 5000. He had 11 cents on arrest.
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Dennis P. Murphy
Hillside
Board of Education
Robert Mason
Hillside Police
Murphy
Raymond Villanova
Group Travel Plan, Inc
Bloy St
Gqulent
Stan
Exxon
Liberty Ave
Franklin State Bank
Mason
Central Home Trust Bank
Elizabeth
California
Union
Union County
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